Protein shake - pre or post workout?

charleigh78
charleigh78 Posts: 247 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I know this is controversial so I won't ask which is best, but rather which one have you chosen and why?

Thanks

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  • Mistyvs
    Mistyvs Posts: 56 Member
    Post. I believe it helps to rebuild the muscle after working out.
  • mndamon
    mndamon Posts: 549 Member
    I do a whey protein shake post workout to quickly supply myself with protein afterwards. In the morning I take ON Pro Complex to get a mixture to start the day off.
  • broox80
    broox80 Posts: 1,195 Member
    Post. I dont like all that liquid sloshing around in my belly. I eat something about an hour before and then drink a shake after.
  • Joehenny
    Joehenny Posts: 1,222 Member
    Neither protein synthesis is elevated long after the falsely assumed "anabolic window" of yesterday. If anything carbs would be of greater concern due to energy. I usually train fasted personally.
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    Pre: depends on when I train and when I have eaten last. I do not do post as I do not train fully fasted.
  • Beezil
    Beezil Posts: 1,677 Member
    Post, usually, simply and only because it's easier to do than working out with a stomach full of gloop. :P
  • eldeezo
    eldeezo Posts: 19
    Here's an excellent article on the topic. Take from it what you will.

    http://www.jissn.com/content/10/1/5
  • jenilla1
    jenilla1 Posts: 11,118 Member
    Post - doing it before makes me nauseous.
  • JazmineYoli
    JazmineYoli Posts: 547 Member
    I drink post (high protein)
    Pre workout usually Tuna, Egg, or Greek Yogurt (lower protein)
  • rfsatar
    rfsatar Posts: 599 Member
    Normally after for me, mainly because I tend to go to the gym early doors and I am just not that organised to have much past a peppermint tea first thing while I do some stretches before I leave!
  • abadvat
    abadvat Posts: 1,241 Member
    I workout out in the evening - been feeding protein since I woke up so no need of any before in my case.
    BCAA as i am on a 10% deficit intra and protein + carbs (syntha 6 + 1 banana) post workout.
  • steve0820
    steve0820 Posts: 510 Member
    I work straight nights, so I have one when I wake up, and then another post workout. Since I eat all night, I usually don't need anything extra pre workout
  • Bun_Ya
    Bun_Ya Posts: 174
    Anecdotally, post workout shakes did absolutely NOTHING for me so I stopped bothering. Still gaining LMM so whatever really.
  • Meushichan
    Meushichan Posts: 82 Member
    Post. But my reasoning is much less scientific. 1. If I do it before, I am too full and just feel like I'm gonna be sick. 2. After I work out, I'm always starving/ craving something sweet. I make mine like a milkshake and give myself one "as a treat". I know it's weird, but it's like "Good job, self. Here is the only non-fruit sugar you can have. Enjoy!"

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